Prompts winter weather advisories as cold air moves in Friday night

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

President Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Virginia.

Trump said in a statement released by the White House on Saturday that he was ordering the action as a "mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence."

Flags will be flown at half-staff through sunset Tuesday.

 when a gunman entered a Virginia Beach city municipal building Friday afternoon and started shooting. Police say 40-year-old DeWayne Craddock was confronted by officers a short time afterward and was killed.

Craddock worked for the city as an engineer, and authorities say 11 of his 12 victims were also city employees.

Four other people were hurt, including three who remain hospitalized in critical condition.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a statement Saturday ordering all flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, in accordance with Trump's proclamation.

"My heart is with the community of Virginia Beach," Walz said in the statement. "Minnesota grieves with those affected by this horrific act of violence."

Crime, Law and Justice

Politics and Government News

Associated Press

Author

MPR News Staff

President Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Virginia.


Flags to fly at half-staff in wake of Virginia Beach shooting

Go Deeper.

Like this?